Penny Black
Penny speed meets... Edward Shropshire, managing director, Aquarium Software
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's insurance week
Being the sociable type, Penny loves London – the nightlife, the landmarks, the Queen and so on.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny loves to see a bit of initiative, and what could be more proactive than penning a letter to the editor of a trade magazine as a step towards gaining entry to the sector?
Penny speed meets... Ian Pritchard, motor development underwriter, Groupama Insurances
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance week
This week, Penny has been curious to see how the industry might vote in an EU referendum proposed by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny is always interested to hear about insurance bigwigs' past exploits, and Bill Dewsall did not disappoint.
Penny speed meets: Michael Lawrence, personal lines director, LV Broker
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was thrilled to spend two hours sitting in a Lloyd's box this week watching the brokers and underwriters of London's market ply their trade.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
The good people at the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department were no doubt on tenterhooks after TV funnyman Rufus Hound outlined plans to burn his house down.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Great strides have been made by the insurance industry and the authorities in clamping down on fraud, but sometimes wrongdoers certainly do not help themselves.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
As X-Factor fever reaches its Christmas crescendo Penny is drawing up a list of things she'd rather do on a Saturday night; washing her socks, watching paint dry or an evening of the library all have more appeal.
Penny speed meets... Darren Wills, claims director, Groupama Insurances
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
My Best XI: Jon Newall, Lockyer Insurance
Jon Newall, principal of Lockyer Insurance, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start up. Alongside six insurance professionals, Newall has selected three Premier League stars, a Real Madrid legend and, somewhat strangely, the chief executive…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was pleased to hear that the IFED's detective chief inspector Dave Wood is evidently renowned among fraudsters.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
For some reason, the insurance industry fails to make it onto a list of dream jobs. Penny Black feels something fishy is afoot.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
A recently rebranded insurance technology company may have to be careful about the territories it chooses for expansion.
My Best XI: David Ross, Keycare
David Ross, managing director of Keycare, picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hollywood and the insurance industry crossed swords again this week with none other than A-list actor Tom Hanks caught squarely in the middle.
Penny speed meets... Martyn Hardy, managing director, Cost Advocates
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny hears that one Adrian Colosso has been darkening the doors of Gallagher almost a year after departing the firm following Heath Lambert's sale to the Illinois-based broker.
My Best XI: Stuart Daws, Allianz Commercial
Stuart Daws, risk control survey manager at Allianz Commercial, has selected a mixture of industry and celebrity folk for his insurance start-up best XI. Along with three of his colleagues, there are special appearances from musicians, a restaurateur and…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has been pleased to discover that, as well as using social media for professional purposes, insurers and brokers have also been taking to the web to unashamedly share their secret passions.
Penny speed meets... Andrew Dunkerley, finance and marketing director, Be Wiser Insurance
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has always thought driving in London was for the brave, or indeed foolhardy, and the experience of a friend from Gibraltar has done little to calm her nerves.